Adults with Learning Difficulties. Education for Choice and Empowerment. A Handbook of Good Practice.

Sutcliffe, Jeannie

This handbook, designed for British adult educators, contains examples of innovative approaches to the continuing education of adults with learning difficulties. It contains 10 sections: (1) using this handbook; (2) self-advocacy and citizen advocacy; (3) learning choices; (4) ways and means of learning; (5) learning for a purpose; (6) integration; (7) students with learning difficulties and additional complications; (8) transition to community living; (9) education of the wider community; and (10) issues for managers and planners. Each section provides suggestions for further reading. Also included are a glossary, a guide to abbreviations, useful addresses, and an index. (NLA)